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Good Will Hunting (1997) 8.2
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Metascore: 70/100
Reviews: 581 user | 139 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life. Director:Gus Van Sant |
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A touching tale of a wayward young man who struggles to find his identity, living in a world where he can solve any problem, except the one brewing deep within himself, until one day he meets his soul mate who opens his mind and his heart. Written by Dima & Danielle
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Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
9 January 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
En busca del destino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$10,400,000 (Non-US) (6 March 1998)Gross:
$138,339,411 (USA) (24 July 1998)Company Credits
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Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Lawrence Bender Productions, Miramax Films See more »
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Lambeau: Mod fx... squared... dx. So please finish Parceval, by next time. I know many of you had this as undergraduates, but it won't hurt to brush up.
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Anthony Minghella was offered the role of Henry Lipkin but was unable to take the role due to scheduling conflicts. See more »Goofs
When Will and Sean are discussing Will's record and how they were both physically abused as kids, Sean's cardigan sweater goes from hanging near his shoulders to being pulled up with his shirt collar tucked underneath and back again. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Lambeau: Mod fx... squared... dx. So please finish Parceval, by next time. I know many of you had this as undergraduates, but it won't hurt to brush up.
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A lot of things have been said about this fantastic movie, and I only hope to add a few more praises.
The fact that it was written by Ben and Matt was a shock to me, I did not expect any strong writing and a solid script, but boy was I wrong. The movie lasts for 2 hours, and every minute of it I couldn't even focus on anything beside the incredible world of Will Hunting.
Matt plays Will Hunting, who is a brilliant young man who denies his unreal intellect. Will has had a very abusive childhood which hurt him mentally to a point where he can no longer let anyone close to him aside from his best friend who is played by Ben. That is until a professor at one of the top colleges finds Will's talent and helps him out of trouble with the law. Robin Williams later comes in as a therapist to Will, he is the only one who can really stand up to Will's intellect and manages to break the layer of distrust that Will has developed over years of solitude, and the two develop a bond beyond friendship.
Yes there is a girl, but this is not a romantic movie. There is more to life then what we are taught and what we have to show for it.
The writing is witty, brilliant and hilarious at times, both Matt and Robin Williams preform wonderfully from both a comedic and theatrical prospective. Matt's best work since Dogma and Williams best along side Dead Poet's Society.
If your looking for a typical Hollywood movie with a Hollywood ending, then do not bother spending two hours on this movie. This movie is ahead of it's time, and lands an easy 10 out of 10.
This one is a keeper in my movie library.